June: The Month of Patriotism
Written by Cho Namhee Amid the mood of rapprochement that has dramatically been building up between the two Koreas since the recent inter-Korean summit in April, the month of … Read More
Author: Cho Namhee
The Five Gemi Restaurants in Town
Written by Cho Namhee Photograph courtesy of Gwangju Metropolitan City Gwangju Metropolitan City recently announced its five gemi restaurants. “Gemi” (게미), which means a unique taste permeating within, or … Read More
Small Bites of Festivities
Written by Cho Namhee When spring comes along with its blooming flowers, it is the time of year in Korea when a myriad of flower festivals attract people from … Read More
Introduction to Korean Pastes (Jang)
Written by Cho Namhee Korean pastes (jang) are the basis of Korean cuisine. Whenever you visit a Korean restaurant, it will have either dishes based on pastes or serve … Read More
North and South Korea to Be United for the 2018 Winter Olympics
Written by Cho Namhee Finally, the XXIII Olympic Winter Games will commence in Pyeongchang from the 9th to 25th of this month (March 9–18 for the Paralympic Winter Games). After … Read More
An Auspicious Start to the New Year: Tteokguk
Written by Cho Namhee The sunrise of a new year is a sign of a new beginning, but in Korea where aging is deemed as a great threat, it also … Read More
Dalgona: An Entertaining, Wintery Snack from the Past
Written by Cho Namhee Winter is finally here. The cold breeze summons street vendors of hot foods to the streets, and they become a warm winter shelter. Hot foods … Read More
A Series of Quirky Days to Celebrate in Korea
Written by Cho Namhee Everyone has circles to mark on their calendars to remember and celebrate important and meaningful days, including birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other special days, such … Read More